Buying Advice Kubota L3800
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djp1218
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that is a great tractor plenty of power are you buying new or used?
k0ua
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Well they are a good rugged economy tractor and many of the guys here are very happy with them.. They lack certain amenities. The most telling is the lack of telescoping 3pt lower links and stabilizers. And rear remotes are going to be a little pricey. I owned its predecessor the L3400hst. Do you plan on grading with a box blade? If so you would need to put one on and attempt to slowly raise the 3pt hitch to simulate feathering out the dirt load in a box blade. Or do you intend to use a boom pole? It would pay to try to raise it slowly. Some of this line of tractors are not the smoothest in slowly lifting the 3pt. Some owners report no problems.. Mine was pretty bad. Click here if you like or do your own search. Or you can read about it here. Or a bunch of other threads. Now all of that said, That was about the only trouble I had with my L3400hst.. it was tough and dependable, and a good value. So like one wart on its nose. If you can swing the Money and you want a Kubota.. the Grand L line of Kubota's are as near trouble free as any tractor I know of and have really smooth hitches, and a world leading hydro-static transmission. There are plenty of other brands to look at too. I will shut up for now.. I you want more of my opinion, let me know. Good luck in your hunt.
James K0UA
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boblibido
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I own one and love it.
If I had to do it again, I would buy it again. I would prefer if it had some extra amenities, but those always cost money and I would never have enough time to fully utilize those extras.
The little girl has never failed me, and I enjoy every second on her.
If I had to do it again, I would buy it again. I would prefer if it had some extra amenities, but those always cost money and I would never have enough time to fully utilize those extras.
The little girl has never failed me, and I enjoy every second on her.
OP
Zepaholic
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Honestly I don't know yet, it will depend on how much $ difference/condition of a used one vs. a new one.
OP
Zepaholic
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First off I appreciate your opinion, anymore info is appreciated.
Second the 2 links you provided I could not open up.
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Zepaholic
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Thanks for opinion.
k0ua
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murphy1244
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Those 3 links James posted are a must see before you buy.
LD1
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Yep, check out the hitch. That is the ONLY complaint I have with mine.
They are a basic, no frills economy tractor. Everything I wanted, nothing I didnt. The more features a tractor has, the more potential for failures there are. At least thats how I look at it and one of my main reasons for getting the tractor I did.
Now.....how about you tell us a little about what you plan on doing with the tractor? Are you sure this is the size you want?
They are a basic, no frills economy tractor. Everything I wanted, nothing I didnt. The more features a tractor has, the more potential for failures there are. At least thats how I look at it and one of my main reasons for getting the tractor I did.
Now.....how about you tell us a little about what you plan on doing with the tractor? Are you sure this is the size you want?
